How confident are you in the literacy tools you’re using?


Edufriend,

One of the most common questions educators ask me is:

“How do I know if this literacy resource is actually working?”

Not working in theory, but working for their students.

That question is at the heart of my upcoming March 5–6 literacy workshop, in Atlanta, Georgia, designed for educators in grades 3–8 (and others who support literacy instruction).

This isn’t about adding more strategies.

It’s about:

  • Learning how to evaluate literacy resources with confidence
  • Understanding what effective literacy instruction looks like in real classrooms
  • Making instructional decisions that support student achievement, confidence, and agency

Participants will also receive a copy of my book, The Right Tools, which we’ll actively use as a guide during the workshop—not as a takeaway that sits on a shelf.

If you’re ready to move from guessing to intentional decision-making, I’d love for you to join us.

Best,
Towanda


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